Syllabus

I.    Mentor Training (before the school year starts) 
      A:  Demonstrate how to use the online program
      B:  Role-play active-listening skills and conflict-resolution strategies
      C:  Create board game to teach sixth graders the ins-and-outs of middle             school
II.    Ice-breaker Activities:  Getting to know each other
      A:  Introductions & Games
      B:  Complete reflection on the site discussion board
III. Academic Goal Setting
      A:  Read Prompt
      B:  Fill out the binder reminder (to keep a record of personal goals)
      C:  Explain the process to the sixth graders
      D:  Assist them in developing their own academic goals
      E:  Complete the reflection in site discussion board
IV. Using the Binder Reminder Effectively
      A:   Review effective uses of the binder reminder (online instructions including             graphics)
      B:  Fill in the binder reminder as an example
      C:  Teach sixth graders effective uses of Binder Reminder
      D:  Brainstorm new uses for the binder reminder (i.e. parent signatures,
           highlighting, etc.) and record responses in site discussion board.
V.  Study Habits
      A:  Explore the links on the website containing information on effective study            habits
      B:  Jigsaw activity: Become an expert in one of the areas described. 
      C:  Teach the other mentors in the group
      D:  Reflection in Mentor Folder:  Describe an assignment that you completed            habits recently in which you could have used one of the study skills you            learned and how.
VI.  Mentor Meeting
      A:  What went well?
      B:  Improvements?
      C:  Questions & concerns brought up during meetings with 6th grade students
      D:  Share reflections